Why the time is now—and how this year’s conference is helping senior living leaders respond to the call.
As the healthcare landscape continues to evolve, one trend has emerged as both urgent and enduring: the shift to value-based care. For senior living providers, the move from fee-for-service to outcomes-based care models is no longer a question of “if”—it’s a question of “how fast.”
That’s why this year’s Senior Living Executive Conference, taking place in Tampa, Florida, shines a spotlight on this transformational shift with multiple can’t-miss sessions dedicated to value-based care (VBC). From financial frameworks to human-centered outcomes, the sessions offer a 360-degree view of what it means to succeed in the new era of care delivery.
As CMS pushes toward 100% participation in value-based models by 2030, providers must be prepared to meet expectations around quality, personalization, and accountability. But beyond regulation, value-based care represents something more meaningful: a future where trust, transparency, and dignity lead the way.
The Resident Voice at the Center
A central feature of the conference is the unveiling of new consumer research in the session: What Do Seniors Really Want? Insights on What Matters Most in Their Healthcare Experience.
Jointly conducted by Curana Health and Argentum, this national survey collected input from more than 250 seniors, family members, and caregivers to define what truly matters in senior living healthcare. The results point clearly to the principles that drive value-based care—communication, personalization, innovation, and affordability.
Key findings include the importance of care team availability, clear and honest communication, and a strong preference for holistic care models that support autonomy and well-being. As acuity levels rise and expectations grow, the message is clear: care must be coordinated, compassionate, and resident-driven.
Moderated by James Balda, Argentum President & CEO, the session features thought leaders including Mark Price, CEO of Curana Health, Sharon Roth Maguire SVP/Chief Health & Wellness Officer at LCS, and Todd Austin CEO with Activated Insights, who will offer practical takeaways for embedding the voice of the resident into care strategies that improve outcomes—and competitive edge.
Turning Strategy Into Action
For those seeking to implement or enhance their VBC models, the session: Driving Success in Value-Based Care with Proactive Care offers a deep dive into the tactical side of transformation.
Presenters Scott Smith, Aaron Moorhouse, DO CMD, and Jill Wilson-Chandler, MBA, will examine how technologies like Remote Patient Monitoring and Chronic Care Management can drive early interventions and reduce avoidable hospitalizations.
This session focuses on the importance of selecting the right tech partners, building high-performing clinician/caregiver teams, and designing workflows that support longitudinal care. Attendees will leave with a roadmap to elevate their communities’ ability to thrive in a value-based landscape—while delivering better resident experiences.
The Financial Lens on Value-Based Transformation
Value-based care isn’t just a clinical shift—it’s a financial one. In Financial Blueprint of Value-Based Care in Senior Living: The Financial Stream from CMS to Resident, speakers Ara Sayabalian, Ed.D., Rosalyn Watson, RN, and Sheri Easton-Garrett, MSN, RN, CDP will explain how reimbursement flows, performance metrics, and risk management intersect.
The session will cover how to adapt revenue strategies, align operations with performance-based incentives, and understand the broader implications of managed care contracts. For finance leaders and operational executives, this session offers a strategic guide to sustainability under value-based frameworks.
A Keynote to Reignite Purpose
Perhaps one of the most emotionally resonant sessions of the conference is the keynote: More Than Metrics: The True Impact of Value-Based Care. Moderated by Jim Lydiard of Centered Care and featuring panelists Andy Eby and Simone Peña from Bickford Senior Living, this keynote steps beyond spreadsheets to explore how value-based care touches lives. Stories of reduced ER visits, happier residents, and revitalized care teams bring the heart of VBC into focus. This isn’t about checking boxes. It’s about changing lives.
Don’t Miss Your Chance
Whether you’re focused on strategy, finance, operations, or resident outcomes, this year’s Senior Living Executive Conference is your opportunity to gain a complete understanding of value-based care—from theory to execution.
Join us in Tampa and walk away with the tools, insights, and inspiration to lead with confidence in a value-based future. There’s still time to register. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the conversation shaping the future of senior living. Register now.
